Courses

Foster Care and Caring for an Autistic Child

To enable foster carers to confidently look after a child or young person who has been diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder.

Learning Outcomes

To be more aware of what autism is and how it is diagnosed

Appreciate some of the difficulties an autistic child may experience living in foster care

Understand some problems when diagnosing children with autism whilst living in foster care

Know about some of the challenges caring for an autistic child may bring and how to seek support

Identify some positives in caring for a child with autism

Autism Training for Professionals – An Introduction

Aim

An introduction course designed for child care professionals to understand how to work with and support children with an ASD and their families.

Learning Outcomes

Know about autism, how it is diagnosed and possible consequences for families and individuals

Appreciate some difficulties families of a child with an ASD may experience

Be aware about some of the challenges caring for an autistic child may bring and why families may seek support from professionals

Clarify the role of the professional when working with autistic children and their families

Become more confident in engaging autistic children and their families.

Autism and Safeguarding – Training for Childcare Professionals

Aim

This course is designed to enable childcare professionals to confidently assess and intervene when there are suspected safeguarding issues involving an autistic child.

Learning Outcomes

Understand how autistic children may behave and be aware of possible explanations for any potential safeguarding behaviour

Know about safeguarding procedures and signs of possible maltreatment

Be aware of possible stresses experienced by families with an autistic child

Learn about robust assessment strategies when there is an autistic child

Identify available interventions with autistic children and their families

Fathers caring for a child with an ASD

Aim

This course is for fathers and men (resident and non-resident) who care for a child or young person with an autism spectrum disorder.

Learning Outcomes

Know about autism and how it is diagnosed

Appreciate personal and emotional difficulties which men may experience when caring for a child with an ASD

To know about some of the challenges caring for an autistic child may bring and how to seek support

To focus men (resident and non-resident with the child) on how to engage professionals and gain support

Identify some positives in fathering a child with autism

Training for Grandparents of Autistic Children

Aim

A course designed specifically for grandparents (and extended family members) of an autistic child. This course focuses on grandparents’ potential to support children and reflects on emotional challenges and resilience to maintain family

Learning Outcomes

Know about family roles and how they are negotiated / arranged

Appreciate pressures placed on extended family members and particularly grandparents

Discuss potential roles for grandparents and extended family members in caring for autistic children

Understand legal implications where grandparents (or extended family members) when looking after an autistic child

Identify sources of support available to grandparents and extended family members when caring for an autistic child

Training for Siblings of an autistic child

Aim

To help siblings of an autistic child understand their own needs and their potential roles within families.

Learning Outcomes

Know about family roles and how they are negotiated / arranged

Appreciate pressures placed on siblings living with an autistic child

Discuss potential roles for siblings

Identify sources of support available to siblings of children with an ASD

Agree some positives in being a sibling of a child with autism

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Gateshead Autism Group is a One Stop Shop for Autism

Aimed at people of all ages, on the autistic spectrum, as well as the families/carers.